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Oerthel Family History

Oerthel Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oertel, Berthel, Werther, Bertel, Ertel, Hertel, Bethel, Fertel

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Where is the Oerthel family from?

You can see how Oerthel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oerthel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Oerthel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Oerthel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oerthel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Oerthel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oerthel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Oerthel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 99 military records available for the last name Oerthel. For the veterans among your Oerthel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oerthel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Oerthel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Oerthel in 1978 was 88, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oerthel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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